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prophecies

NOUN

prediction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apocalypse prognostication revelation

STRONG

augury cast divination forecast foretelling oracle presage prevision prognosis soothsaying vision

WEAK

second sight

Example Sentences

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Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Nor will Mr. Amodei in the event that his prophecies come to nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Considering doomsday prophecies from a podcast with a paltry 68 total star ratings on Spotify is one thing, but believing them is another entirely.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

"If you keep looking at your age, you go back to these self-fulfilling prophecies," Peters says.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

“These are the prophecies of Bartholomew of Sandwich,” said Vikus.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins